In desperate need of help - Change of venue

[BountyHunger]

Hello folks, I am new to this forum. Everything looks very informative here.

I am trying to change my venue. I have a master hearing sometimes next week. I would like to change my venue to different state because i could not afford an attorney. How would i do it? I have heard of writing a letter to the judge but can someone please advise me of the format of such letter?

Please know that i only have 4 working days left before my master hearing. So please please please help.

 

[vampireroam]

You need to file a written Motion to change venue. The motion should be filed with a cover page labeled “MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE”

The motion should contain the following information:
- the date and time of the next scheduled hearing
- an admission or denial of the factual allegations and charge(s) in the Notice to Appear (Form I-862)
- a designation or refusal to designate a country of removal
- if the alien will be requesting relief from removal, a description of the basis for eligibility
- the address and telephone number of the location at which respondent will be residing if the motion is granted
- if the address at which the alien is receiving mail has changed, a properly completed Alien’s Change of Address Form (Form EOIR-33/IC)
- a detailed explanation of the reasons for the request.


I will caution you that you need to have a really good reason for it to be granted. Not being able to afford an attorney does not sound like a good reason to me. Are you moving to a new state?

Also Make sure you serve DHS attorney your motion. Why did it take you so long to decide on changing venues?

 

[asilum]

hey bounty and ALL,

What are the acceptable reasons for a change of venue? Is working and moving to other state considered as valid and good reason? My friend's IJ is a killer with a denial rate of more than 90%.